Selous Safari Camp - Fact File

Selous Safari Camp is a classic luxury tented camp located on the banks of Lake Nzerakera in the most prolific and thrilling game viewing area of the Selous. North camp caters for 6 tents and the South camp caters for 7 tents, each with its own pool, dining and main area providing a very personal and intimate safari experience. The North camp can be partly or completely booked (4-6 tents) to ensure the ultimate "private" exclusivity.

The setting
Set amongst trees on the banks of Lake Nzerakera, one of the oxbow lakes that bejewel Selous Game Reserve, southern Tanzania.

Accommodation
* Both camps together have a total of 13 vast luxury tents raised onto wooden platforms with palm canopies & views.
* Tents designed with widest side to front, to maximize views and breeze.
* 6ft wide double beds with bedside tables & lamps.
* Ceiling fans and ambient 240v lighting.
* En suite bathrooms with double brass basins, cupboard space and dressing area. Adjoining shower area open to the stars.
* Two verandas - one to front off the bedroom, second off rear of tent.

Lounge & Dining
Dining area and bar raised on viewing platform, with large comfortable sofas, and wildlife reference library. Table d’hote dining makes the most of African influences and local fresh fruit, vegetables & spices.

Swimming pool
Private swimming pool set in shade with day beds and towels.

Activities
* Game drives in open-sided 4-wheel drive vehicles.
* River safaris in boats with outboard motors.
* Game walks.
* Fishing (subject to conditions and fee to be paid in camp).
* Walking Safari / Mobile bush camping (fly camping) in pristine surroundings (pre-booking essential).

Wildlife
The river & lake systems around the camp attract a huge diversity of animals including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile. The area is also home to one of the few remaining wild dog populations in the world.

Birding
The Selous is a birders’ paradise with more than 300 bird species.

The season
* June to September: Dry and warm – animals are drawn to dwindling water supplies in the lakes around the river. With vegetation sparse, this is the perfect season for walking and for larger concentrations of game.
* October – March: Hotter and greener. This is the season for bird and plant lovers and is the main reproductive time of year so a good time for seeing young. There’s a chance of rain in November and December, flowers are in abundance and the deciduous trees are starting new growth.

Getting there
* 45 minute flight from Dar es Salaam, with Siwandu airstrip just 10 minutes from camp. Transfers included from Siwandu airstrip to camp.

Payment
* Cash: Dollars, Euro’s, Pounds Sterling and T-shillings (We do not accept Dollar notes from before the year 2000)
* Credit card (5% surcharge on all cards): Visa (preferred), Amex & Master Card
* Travellers cheques (no Thomans Cook)

Internet facility
However we would like you to be away as far as possible from the western world we do have the possibility of using the internet. Costs: USD 5 for 15 minutes.